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Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,325

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,491

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $2,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMKSA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,010 $35,875
Base Invoice $37,059 $33,364
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,100
AWD 1,995  
Cold Weather Package   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,150
Sport Package   1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,543 1,023
AWD 1,896  
Cold Weather Package   466
Metallic paint (extra cost)   441
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,069
Sport Package   1,303
Options (change) 3,690 4,625
Options (change) 3,439 4,302
Destination 925 825
Total Price $43,625 $41,325
Total Invoice $41,423 $38,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lincoln MKS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $776
Model Year20162009
ModelMKSA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine304hp V6250hp V6
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$43,625$41,325
Adjustments for Features-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,720$41,325
Total Invoice$41,423$38,491
Adjustments for Features-3,7080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,715$38,491

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Features Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162009
ModelMKSA3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,370$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7080

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Specifications Comparison: Lincoln MKS vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162009
ModelMKSA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.9 in101.5 in
Length205.6 in168.7 in
Width75.9 in69.5 in
Height61.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,363 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
19.254.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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